Don't know about the M/A 50/2, but if you want a good standard lens
(optically), go for the A/F/FA 50/1.4, F/FA 50/1.7, or even the FA 50/2.8
Macro. The sharpness of the FA 43/1.9 is noticeable lower than the
50/1.4/1.7, and the 50/1.4 has better bokeh (FA43 has the bright-ring bokeh
tendency, not sure about 50/1.7).
Alan Chan
http://www.pbase.com/wlachan
The collector in me is in conflict with the user, and I've been wondering:
A clean SMC-A 50mm F2 lens can easily be had for, say, US$ 50. The 43mm
Limited lens is a little wider, a tiny bit faster, and about eight times
more expensive. Can anyone with real-world experience comment on how much
better it really is optically? I'd consider sharpness, contrast, bokeh,
and
any other visible effects fair game.
Thoughts?
--Mark
